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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Board - Minutes - 02/10/19930 The regular meeting of Board was held on Wednesday, Center. Council liaison: Bob Attendance MEMBERS Wayne Moellenberg Kay Rios Larry Chaussee Kathleen Jones Larry Heglund Margaret Watts Jill Taylor Yvonne Myers Marjorie McTaggart Pat Long the Fort Collins Senior Advisory February 10, 1993 at the Senior Winokur (absent) GUESTS Sally Gilmore STAFF Barbara Schoenberger (assigned) EXCUSED ABSENCE Peggy Santich I. CALL TO ORDER -- The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. II. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION -- None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- It was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the January meeting as written. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Joint Meeting with OOA Board -- Pat reported that OOA committee did not respond in January. That board meets 2/11, after which Pat will advise this board by phone about a joint meeting approved by SAB for March. SAB plans to hold its regular meeting at the scheduled day and time, March 10. B. Senior Resources/24 Hour Cityline -- After the business meeting, the board participated in a demonstration of the new Cityline by city staffperson Liz Stroh. C. Board Liaisons -- Discussion completed the liaison lists started at January meeting. D. Building Team meeting -- Barbara announced the date, place, time and probable subject(s) of the March meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Service Organizations reports: 1. RSVP -- Sally reported that Volunteers Recognition Day will be Thursday, May 13th at the Lincoln Center. The Handyman Program is growing, and they could use more chore people. 2. OOA -- Pat brought a copy of their minutes, and reported that nothing much is happening. Boardmembers are working on committees. Question re senior law project res- tructuring -- answer unknown. 3. Aspen Club/PVH -- Jill mentioned several programs slated for the month, and said they are working with Hospice and AARP for widowed person support training. 4. Senior Center Council -- Larry H. had no report as he had not attended a council meeting this year. 5. Friends of the Center -- Barbara stated she has met with Steve Snyder, and the slide presentation is postponed until March. She reminded everyone that $5.00 annual member- ship dues are due. B. Older American Month -- After discussion it was decided to hold a potluck lunch, "Bridging the Gaps," at the May 12th meeting at noon and invite city council members, county com- missioners, and a representative of each of the liaison groups. SAB and reps should bring a dish for 8; the center will furnish refreshments. Format to be as an outreach meeting, plus have easels for input, comments, etc. C. Board Job Descriptions/senior age minimums -- General discussion resulted in agreement that boardmembers will each bring to next meeting written suggestions for boardmember/job description. Jill, Kay, and Pat volunteered to be a committee to collect and review the suggestions. Purpose is to send the board -approved final version to the city to be included with the application and legal responsibilities to be given to future applicants. D. Retirement Housing Grid -- Marjorie brought an example of a Denver grid that a senior had suggested the board look into for Fort Collins. Discussion resulted that, although Choice already has similar information and charges for it, a letter from the board should be sent to Choice suggesting they include this type of grid. VI. OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Pat and Larry C. have said they will talk with retired veterinarians re Seniors/Pet concerns. 2. It was suggested that an outreach meeting be held in conjunction with a highschool, possibly in October. VII. ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.to attend the Cityline demonstration in the Greyrock Room. Marjorie McTaggart, Secretary Approved: Kay Rios, Chair